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I'm not a big fan of signing a 33 year old mediocre player to a 3 year deal. At least Teahen had upside.

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Originally Posted by shoota

I'm not counting this homerun or his 3 RBI from today's game because of the game situation. I'm not counting his pinch hit solo homerun in a blowout win in Colorado. In my book, Crede has 2 less home runs than his statistics show, 4 less RBI, and one less walk (the one where he pinch hit for Uribe after coming in with a 3-0 count and taking one pitch).

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One, Keppinger should be a solid #2 hitter. I think that will really help this team.

Two, it looks obvious that Youkilis will get either a year for $10-12 million, or two-years for $20+ million. No way is that a good signing for us.

Three, the chances of acquiring anyone either at or between Keppinger and Youkilis skill set without spending a lot or giving up a ton was remote.

Four, he will have maybe a third of the K's Morel, Hudson, and Youkilis totaled, meaning a more versatile batter in that spot.

And lastly, defensively he is better than Youkilis by far.

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Originally Posted by samurai_sox

Not a bad deal.

Look what Angel Pagan just got from the Giants.

Yes, just a year after he was nearly non-tendered.

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Desperate times calls for desperate measures. Youk was not a solution and wouldnt be had, Morel will be playing a harp soon, Sanchez isnt ready and may never be ready, Viciedo would be a carnival show at 3rd, so 3yrs at 4m each is what had to be done.

Given our situation and the fact that a boffo, blockbuster option is not a reasonable possibility, I find Keppinger a very sound solution--me likee. Certainly beats the prospect of having Morel or a disintegrating Youk there all year.

I like the deal, gives us help at 3B immediately with a guy who rarely strikes out and has decent OBP. I didnt want to pay Youk the money it likes like he will receive, it can be better spent on a starter or a catcher. In today's baseball world $4 million per annum is a below average salary. Gives us better bench depth too in the future if Sanchez comes up next year or if we obtain a 3B prospect for Floyd....

... and I agree that the comparison to Teahan is off base... Keppinger has been a more consistnt two way player and is a known quantity

I like this move. If the Sox manage to find a good third baseman to fulfill the starting role next year, Keppinger could slide into a supersub role and give you solid output, offensively and defensively.

He's not THE piece, but he is certainly A piece. Good signing Mr. Hahn. Now get a catcher and a reliever or two, and we are good.

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As most know I watch most of the Rays games and Keppinger is a solid contact hitter. Trouble in TB is that Madden plays musical infielders a lot especially with Longoria missing a large part of last season. One never got the feeling of how guys played at any one position because they were constantly moved around. I still think Keppinger can be our answer at 3b and fill the role of a number 2 hitter in the lineup.

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